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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,070.14 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,070.14 and 426.12 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,070.14 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,070.14 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,070.14 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 456,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,008.06/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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